John D. Welty Center for Educational Policy and Leadership
Available Workshops
California Collective Bargaining: A Management Perspective for School Leaders

Facilotator, Dr. Bob Nelson
This training provides school and district leaders with a clear, practical understanding of California’s collective bargaining laws and processes as they apply to negotiations with both teachers’ associations and classified employee unions.
Participants will learn key legal requirements under the Educational Employment Relations Act (EERA), effective strategies for preparing proposals, maintaining constructive labor-management relationships, and navigating impasse and mediation. Emphasis will be placed on balancing fiscal responsibility, legal compliance, and organizational priorities while fostering a collaborative environment that supports student success.

Positivity Project Training- Contact us to schedule training
Centers on the integration of the 24 character values with a whole-school implementation
focus.
On-site training for indivdiual schools available . Contact Mabel Franks for information
For more information and valley school testimonials, visit our Positivity Project page.
Introduction Video available here. Positivity Project Introduction
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